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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Picos de Europa National Park

6 routes in Picos de Europa National Park qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 42.4 km and 2,957 m (9,701 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 108 km.

That is 15 percent of the 40 routes we map in Picos de Europa National Park. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 42.4 km against 15.5 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 2,957 m (9,701 ft) on average versus 830 m (2,723 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Moderate

Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 1)

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
9.2 km
/ 5.7 mi
Elevation gain
202 m
Typical duration
2 hr 13 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Hard

Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 2)

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
17.6 km
/ 10.9 mi
Elevation gain
387 m
Typical duration
4 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Moderate

Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 3)

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
11.0 km
/ 6.8 mi
Elevation gain
242 m
Typical duration
2 hr 39 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Hard

Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 4)

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
25.6 km
/ 15.9 mi
Elevation gain
563 m
Typical duration
6 hr 29 min
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

El Anillo de Picos (3 Macizos)

Picos de Europa National Park · Asturias

Distance
108 km
/ 67.0 mi
Elevation gain
9,350 m
Typical duration
39 hr
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 1)Picos de Europa National Park9.2 km202 m2 hr 13 minModerateOctober to May
Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 2)Picos de Europa National Park17.6 km387 m4 hr 19 minHardOctober to May
Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 3)Picos de Europa National Park11.0 km242 m2 hr 39 minModerateOctober to May
Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 4)Picos de Europa National Park25.6 km563 m6 hr 29 minHardOctober to May
El Anillo de Picos (3 Macizos)Picos de Europa National Park108 km9,350 m39 hrExpertOctober to May
El Anillo de Picos (Anillo Extrem)Picos de Europa National Park83.3 km7,000 m29 hrExpertOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 1), Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 3), Ruta de la Reconquista (Etapa 2). Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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